The priest who was promised $150 million by an anonymous donor and wants to save threatened Catholic schools said yesterday he is confident that the huge gift is on the way.

The cash-strapped New York Archdiocese announced recently that it would close six money-losing parochial schools, including two in East Harlem, if additional funds were not found.

“I’m very excited by the promise we received,” said Father Kenneth Smith, pastor of the Church of St. Bernard in Chelsea.

“When you receive a promise, you’re delighted. When one receives the fruit of that promise – one is very delighted,” he added.

The anonymous angel, who identified himself to the priest but asked that his name not be made public, made his offer last week.

Smith declined to say when the money would be turned over to the church, but said the donor has already started the process.

Spokesman Joe Zwilling said the archdiocese is taking a wait-and-see approach before announcing any change in current cutback plans. Church officials have promised a decision on the six schools by April 30.